Ensure free movement of trucks, no separated passes required: MHA to states
NEW DELHI | APRIL 30, 2020:
The Ministry of Home Affairs today reminded the states to ensure free movement of trucks or goods carriers, including empty trucks. It said that local authorities must not insist on separate passes at inter-state borders across the country.
MHA to States:
— Spokesperson, Ministry of Home Affairs (@PIBHomeAffairs) April 30, 2020
Ensure free movement of trucks/goods carriers, incl empty trucks. Local authorities must not insist on separate passes at inter-state borders across the country.
This is essential to maintain supply chain of goods & services in the country.#COVID19 #lockdown pic.twitter.com/zpLXiLKK2a
The MHA asserted that it is essential to maintain supply chain of goods and services in the country. The Union Home Ministry had earlier written to all state governments to ensure smooth movement of trucks and goods carriers irrespective of essential or non-essential cargo carried by them.
